Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- April 5, 2026
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in February Amidst Increased Import and Export Activity
The United States experienced a widening of its trade deficit in goods and services in February, reaching $57.3 billion. This marks an increase of $2.7 billion from the revised January…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 29, 2026
- 70 views
U.S. Personal Income Rose 0.4% in January, Driven by Compensation and Dividends, Amidst Post-Shutdown Data Release
Personal income in the United States experienced a notable increase of $113.8 billion, or 0.4 percent at a monthly rate, in January. This figure, released by the U.S. Bureau of…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 27, 2026
- 506 views
Comprehensive Guide to State-by-State Resale Certificates and Sales Tax Compliance Requirements for 2026
The landscape of American retail remains anchored in a complex web of state-level tax regulations, where the distinction between a sales tax permit and a resale certificate serves as a…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 27, 2026
- 144 views
Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024
Washington D.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of outdoor recreation across the nation, including granular data for…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 27, 2026
- 62 views
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Narrows Significantly in January
The United States experienced a notable contraction in its trade deficit for goods and services in January, a positive development that signals shifting dynamics in international commerce. According to a…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 27, 2026
- 90 views
The Seventeen Million Dollar Sales Tax Precedent and the Rising Risk of Retroactive Enforcement for Digital Marketplaces
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the software-as-a-service (SaaS) and digital marketplace sectors, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals has upheld a massive tax assessment against ticket-resale giant…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 25, 2026
- 123 views
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Fourth Quarter of 2025, Driven by Income Surpluses and Reduced Goods Deficit
The United States experienced a notable reduction in its current-account deficit during the fourth quarter of 2025, a key indicator of the nation’s economic interactions with the rest of the…
- Estate, Gift, & Trust Taxation
- March 25, 2026
- 88 views
The Custodial Crisis Why Mismanaging Sales Tax is a High-Stakes Gamble for E-commerce Businesses
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global e-commerce, a persistent and dangerous misconception continues to threaten the viability of emerging and established enterprises alike: the belief that all currency flowing…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 25, 2026
- 93 views
The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account Shows Robust Growth in 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the significant economic contributions of the arts and cultural sector in 2023. The Arts and Cultural Production…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 25, 2026
- 77 views
The Marine Economy Satellite Account Reveals Robust Growth and Significant Contribution to U.S. GDP in 2023
The U.S. marine economy demonstrated a strong performance in 2023, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic output and showing robust growth in employment and compensation. Statistics released by the U.S.…
